With just ink and a needle, tattoos unite the abstract world of visual art with the physical body. Tattoos are beautiful, vulnerable and permanent. Yet sometimes, even more interesting than the tattoos themselves are the aesthetic and emotional impact associated with having them. To investigate the decision-making behind this unique art form, I interviewed three …
Aesthetics and Authoritarianism
Dear reader, Transport yourself to 100 years ago in Italy. Go ahead, pack a bag, but don’t bother packing any black or brown shirts. Your welcoming committee is Benito Mussolini himself. His Roman Empire? The Roman Empire. His aspirations? To resurrect an Italian Empire amidst global economic and political instability by any means necessary. In …
The Resurgence of 90s Minimalism
Today’s fashion landscape reflects a renewed interest in ’90s minimalism. The resurgence of “quiet luxury” shows a continued preference for timeless, well-made pieces and intentional styling. More than a passing trend, the minimalist movement of the 1990s marked a broader cultural shift — one that continues to shape how style is understood today.
How Glossier built a brand around community
More than a decade later, Glossier remains one of the most recognizable brands in the industry.
The overlap of aesthetics and appetite
In the spotlight of Bottega Veneta’s spring 2023 luxury campaign by Matthieu Blazy, a brown leather crossbody purse that mimics a paper grocery bag catches the eye. A shoulder bag, artfully disguised as a slice of cake, swings from a model’s arm. A tube of brownie-flavored lip balm by beauty brands such as Glossier, LANEIGE …
Fashion Forecasters or False Indicators?
Economic uncertainties, financial anxieties and social media have led to an uptick of deeming anything and everything — from shopping habits to groceries to pop culture — as a recession indicator. Is a return to natural hair color, the popularity of ramen and Buldak noodles or a greater interest in lip products a recession indicator? …
Beauty Trends At UNC
Health editor Cameron Shaw walks through some of the biggest beauty trends around UNC Chapel Hill’s campus for the 2022-2023 academic year.
You Should Care About Ethical Beauty
This is your condensed guide for navigating beauty and skincare to achieve your best ethical look yet.
2020 in Skincare
So, before we move forward from the past few months, let’s take a moment and reflect on the skincare products and practices that have risen in popularity. Maybe we will bring a few with us into 2021?